Chapter Summaries

Korrina and Matisse fought to a draw in their first match, as Mienfoo poisoned Mr. Mime before both Pokémon collapsed. Korrina then sent out Toxicroak for the second round, leaving Yong to predict that Matisse would have trouble.

• Yong returned Tyranitar after it defeated Jynx, earning Rock Solid Gym two points and training points.
• Korrina and Matisse began their match with Mienfoo and Mr. Mime, respectively.
• Mienfoo pressured Mr. Mime with boosted attacks, but Mr. Mime countered with Dazzling Gleam and Psyshock.
• Mr. Mime knocked Mienfoo out, but poison from Mienfoo’s Poison Jab caused Mr. Mime to collapse as well, making the round a draw.
• Korrina sent out Toxicroak for the second round, and Yong remarked that Matisse would have a headache facing it.

Korrina’s Toxicroak defeated Miss Matisse’s Sylveon with a coordinated poison attack, leaving both sides back on equal footing. Korrina gave Miss Matisse an antidote, and Sylveon began to recover.

• Yong recognized Korrina’s level 71 Toxicroak and warned that Miss Matisse was in trouble.
• Miss Matisse sent out Sylveon, which opened with Disarming Voice before Toxicroak made it flinch with a shriek.
• Toxicroak used Nasty Plot while advancing, then struck Sylveon with Sucker Punch and Poison Jab, poisoning it.
• Toxicroak followed with Venoshock and another Poison Jab, knocking Sylveon out and winning the match.
• Korrina gave Miss Matisse a specialized antidote, and Miss Matisse treated Sylveon before recalling it.

Korrina’s Toxicroak defeated Miss Matisse’s Mawile, sending the Shalour Gym to the Gym Ranking Tournament final against the Rock Solid Gym. Yong stood to face Korrina in the final match.

• Korrina’s Toxicroak used Swords Dance and attacked Mawile, but Mawile’s Psychic Fangs overwhelmed its Bulldoze with a fourfold type advantage.
• Miss Matisse followed with Ice Beam, but Toxicroak endured the hit and used Aerial Ace to dodge before striking Mawile with Low Sweep.
• Toxicroak landed two powerful Bulldoze attacks and knocked Mawile unconscious despite its own grievous injuries.
• The Shalour Gym defeated the Laverre Gym and advanced to the final against the Rock Solid Gym.
• Yong watched Korrina grin at him, then stood and prepared to face her.

Yong and Korrina began their decisive Gym Ranking Tournament battle, sending out Rhyperior and Machamp. After Korrina ordered Machamp to seize and throw Rhyperior, the massive Pokémon held firm, leaving Machamp stunned by the difference in their strength.

• Yong and Korrina met at the field, each eager to finally battle the other.
• Yong sent out Rhyperior, whose Stone Plate-enhanced growth had brought him to level 70 and helped him master rock origin.
• Korrina chose her fully healed Machamp, and the referee began the match with both gyms tied at three points.
• Korrina ordered Machamp to power up, charge, and use Seismic Toss, while Yong told Rhyperior to meet it head-on with Hammer Arm.
• Machamp grabbed Rhyperior and tried to trip him, but Rhyperior did not move, and Machamp felt its strength disappear.

Yong’s Rhyperior overwhelmed Korrina’s Machamp in a contest of strength and defeated it with Stone Edge and Drill Run. Machamp was left unconscious on the battlefield.

• Rhyperior overpowered Machamp’s Vital Throw and lifted one leg despite Machamp’s desperate effort to hold it down.
• Yong ordered Rhyperior to hurl Machamp into the air and use Stone Edge, launching a giant rock spike at it.
• Korrina commanded Machamp to use Mega Punch, but Machamp’s fearful punches failed to stop the Stone Edge.
• Rhyperior struck the falling Machamp with Drill Run and sent it crashing into the ground unconscious.

Yong’s Rhyperior defeated Korrina’s Machamp, prompting her to send out her powerful ace, Lucario. Yong answered with his fearsome level-80 Steelix, whose arrival stunned the spectators and left Korrina struggling to recover before the battle began.

• Yong’s Rhyperior defeated Korrina’s Machamp with a Drill Run, and the referee declared Rhyperior the winner.
• Korrina praised Rhyperior’s improvement, then sent out her level-75 ace, Lucario, which possessed Void Severance, Utter Annihilation Aura, and Fighting Origin.
• Yong recalled Rhyperior and sent out Steelix, unleashing an oppressive aura that shook the battlefield and forced Lucario to brace itself.
• The spectators recognized Steelix as Gym Leader Ishida’s “Black Terror,” while Grant recalled how it had nearly made him give up training.
• Steelix faced Lucario as Yong told Korrina they could begin, but Korrina remained stunned by Steelix’s level-80 strength.

Yong's level 80 Steelix overwhelmed Korrina's Lucario with earth power, but Korrina and Lucario answered with their bond and Fighting Origin. Lucario began gathering a powerful attack as Steelix charged, leaving the clash unresolved.

• The referee announced the match between Steelix and Lucario, and Yong opened with High Horsepower.
• Steelix surged forward amid black mountain ranges and overwhelming earth power, pinning Lucario beneath crushing pressure.
• Lucario resisted the pressure as his bond with Korrina strengthened, and Korrina urged him to give everything he had.
• Lucario invoked Space Severance, Utter Annihilation Aura, and Fighting Origin, gathering Steel-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type energy into a silver-blue sphere.

Yong defeated Korrina in the Gym Leader Ranking Tournament, with Steelix overwhelming Lucario and Hariyama. Nurse Joy awarded him the first-place badge, declaring the Rock Solid Gym the number one Gym in Kalos.

• Steelix defeated Lucario with a devastating attack that wrecked much of the arena, and the referee declared Steelix the winner.
• Korrina sent out Hariyama for the final battle, but Steelix knocked it away with one Double-Edge, prompting Korrina to concede.
• Korrina vowed to defeat Yong next time, and Yong encouraged her and promised to await her challenge.
• Nurse Joy gave Yong the first-place badge and declared the Rock Solid Gym the number one Gym in Kalos.

After the Rock Solid Gym won the Kalos Gym Leader competition, Yong received the system’s reward choices. He considered their powers and how they might benefit his Pokémon, but the chapter ended before he selected two.

• The Rock Solid Gym took first place with seven points, followed by the Laverre Gym and the Shalour Gym.
• Yong received the badge for becoming the strongest Gym in Kalos, and the system offered him six rewards to choose from.
• Yong considered the Rock and Steel Origin Ultimate Paths, Perfect Skill Proficiency, and a Random Z-Move.
• Yong examined the Rainbow Feather’s connection to Ho-Oh’s Sacred Fire and noted that one of his Pokémon could inherit its power.
• Yong weighed the Yveltal Dark Law Fragment and its power of ruin and destruction, noting that one of his Pokémon was a suitable match.

After years of running the Rock Solid Gym, Yong entrusted it to Grant and returned to Hoenn with his family, while the League reshaped itself across several regions. In Celestic Town, he reunited with Cynthia and Professor Carolina, and the chapter ended with Cynthia being sent to fetch coffee for their research discussion.

• After Steven stepped down as Hoenn's Guardian, the Hoenn League chose Wallace as acting replacement and sent a Delibird northwest with its decision.
• Pokémon uprisings and conflicts struck Celadon City and Silph Co.; Sabrina quelled the Saffron City violence and became the official Gym Leader of Saffron Gym.
• Kanto's League developments included Sakaki defending Viridian Gym, a young boy taking over Pewter Gym, and a girl resolving to strengthen Cerulean Gym.
• Drasna helped establish the Kalos League and joined its Elite Four, while Diantha declined the League's invitation for the time being.
• Yong entrusted Rock Solid Gym to Grant, asked Miss Siebold and Doba to remain until Qingcao and A-Liang were ready, and returned to Hoenn with his parents.
• In Celestic Town, Cynthia found Yong discussing Pokémon research with Professor Carolina, and Yong asked Cynthia to bring them coffee with extra milk.

Yong and Cynthia grew closer during his stay in Celestic Town, then received invitations to the East and Western Hemisphere Elite Four Invitational on Jecolla Island. Yong vowed to become Champion and invited Cynthia to travel to Kanto with him, and she agreed.

• Yong stayed at the Ancient Historical Research Institute, growing closer to Cynthia through their daily life and outings around Celestic Town.
• Yong told Cynthia he planned to return to Hoenn and continue pursuing his goal of reaching the top, while she teased him about attending as a Champion.
• Yong and Cynthia each received Pokémon League invitations: he was invited to compete in the Elite Four Invitational, and she was invited as a special guest.
• Cynthia revealed that the event was the occasion when she would present an award to the Champion, and Yong declared that he would win.
• Yong invited Cynthia to travel to Kanto with him before the competition, and she agreed.

Yong and Cynthia explored Celadon City before visiting the Rainbow Game Corner, where they learned that Lady Athena was in charge. The staff’s reaction suggested they had recognized the pair and were wary of them.

• Yong and Cynthia arrived in Celadon City and walked through its busy streets.
• Yong explained Celadon City’s prosperity and took Cynthia sightseeing, sampling Rainbow Cake and coffee with her.
• Yong bought Cynthia a Lucario ribbon and fastened it beside her neck bow.
• Yong brought Cynthia to the Rainbow Game Corner, where she noticed the staff watching them suspiciously.
• A staff member told Yong that Lady Athena was in charge, and Yong smiled at Cynthia as the staff member trembled.

Yong and Cynthia traveled through Kanto, exploring its towns and wilderness while Giovanni secured control of Silph Co. At the road fork near Viridian City and Pallet Town, Yong revealed that a powerful opponent awaited him in the city.

• Athena approached Yong and Cynthia, but Yong displayed his overwhelming aura and declined her invitation, asking her to remind Giovanni of their agreement.
• Yong and Cynthia visited the Safari Zone, Mt. Moon, Cerulean City, and Pewter City, catching Pokémon and exploring local attractions.
• Yong and Cynthia flew over Viridian Forest on Aerodactyl and reached the fork between Viridian City and Pallet Town.
• Giovanni took control of Silph Co. and told Team Rocket’s leaders not to disturb the two honored guests in Kanto.
• Cynthia noticed Yong’s interest in Viridian City, and Yong admitted that a very strong opponent there was worth giving everything he had to face.

Yong and Cynthia arrived in Pallet Town and visited Professor Oak’s Laboratory to ask Professor Oak about academic matters. They were admitted by his grandson, who remained wary of Yong even after checking Cynthia’s credentials.

• Giovanni rode away from Silph Co. toward Viridian City after exchanging knowing glances with Yong.
• Yong and Cynthia arrived in Pallet Town and admired its quiet streets, fields, and welcoming atmosphere.
• Yong and Cynthia reached Professor Oak’s Laboratory and knocked on the door.
• Oak’s grandson questioned Yong and Cynthia, then let them enter after checking Cynthia’s scholar’s credential.

Shiyan Yong and Cynthia visited Professor Oak’s laboratory, where Oak greeted them enthusiastically and invited them to stay before traveling with him to Jecolla Island. Gary recognized the pair and felt a competitive urge toward Yong as they went upstairs to discuss research.

• Yong and Cynthia toured Professor Oak’s laboratory and met Oak as he came downstairs with instant noodles.
• Oak welcomed Yong and Cynthia and realized they were headed to Jecolla Island for an upcoming event.
• Oak introduced his grandson Gary, who recognized Yong and Cynthia and silently resolved to measure himself against Yong.
• Cynthia gave Oak materials on Sinnoh history from Professor Carolina, and Oak praised Yong’s research intuition and encouraged him to follow his chosen path.
• Oak invited Yong and Cynthia to stay for a few days and travel with him to Jecolla Island as fellow attendees.
• Oak led Yong and Cynthia upstairs to discuss his questions and told Gary to clean the spilled noodles.

Yong met the young Ash and Gary at Professor Oak’s laboratory, where the boys eagerly asked to see his Pokémon. He introduced them to his five partners, then left the boys to spend time with them while he returned to the laboratory.

• Ash and Gary pulled Yong into the laboratory courtyard and excitedly asked whether he was the renowned Trainer who discovered Mega Evolution.
• Gary challenged Yong to a future contest, while Ash declared that he would become a Pokémon Master.
• Ash and Gary bashfully asked to see Yong’s Pokémon, and Yong agreed to introduce them to his partners.
• Yong released Swampert, Tyranitar, Aggron, Volcarona, and Aerodactyl, astonishing the two boys with their size and presence.
• Ash decided he would catch a Tyranitar someday, and Gary bragged that he would catch one first.
• Yong left Ash and Gary with his Pokémon to get acquainted and returned to Professor Oak’s laboratory.

Yong discussed Swampert’s bond phenomenon with Professor Oak and learned about the upcoming Elite Four Invitational, where he would represent Hoenn. After leaving Pallet Town with Cynthia, Yong headed toward Jecolla Island for the tournament.

• Yong told Professor Oak that Ash and Gary had pestered him to see Swampert, and Oak asked to study Swampert’s bond phenomenon.
• The East and Western Hemisphere Elite Four Invitational was announced, with Alola sending two competitors so the Leagues could learn about Z-Moves and one another.
• Cynthia told Yong that Volkner would represent Sinnoh, while Hoenn’s leaders urged Yong to win without letting his Pokémon overshadow the other competitors.
• Yong prepared for the invitational, confident that his main team had reached Elite Four level.
• Professor Oak saw Yong and Cynthia off from Pallet Town aboard a League airship, which headed toward Jecolla Island.

As the Eastern and Western Hemisphere Elite Four Invitational drew visitors to Meloetta Main Island, Yong arrived with Cynthia and reunited with A Xing and Jun Rong. The old friends caught up on their lives and travels until night fell, while other familiar faces and major guests gathered for the competition.

• A Xing and Jun Rong arrived on Meloetta Main Island and hoped to see their old friend Yong at the competition.
• Iris and Kofu, Carmilla and A Kun, and Chengjie also arrived, while prominent guests including Wallace, Will, Caitlin, Professor Sycamore, and Olivia came to the island.
• Yong landed with Cynthia and Professor Oak, then greeted Caitlin, Wallace, and Professor Sycamore outside the venue.
• A Xing and Jun Rong spotted Yong, and he left the others to join them.
• Yong, A Xing, and Jun Rong went to the Pokémon Center, where A Xing and Jun Rong shared news of their progress and Yong told them about his own experiences.
• The three friends talked together until night fell.

Yong met the Eastern and Western Hemisphere representatives at a brightly lit conference venue and assessed their strength, including his familiar ally Youluo and the formidable Diantha. The competitors were gathered, and Yong learned that Diantha would represent Kalos.

• Yong recognized Youluo as Kanto's representative and realized he had recently reached the Elite Four tier with at least one Pokémon possessing genuine Elite Four-level strength.
• Yong examined Johto representative Silver and suspected he recognized the boy, whose handmade gloves and named handkerchief caught his attention.
• Volkner greeted Yong and urged him not to hold back after their previous battle.
• Volkner pointed out Muren Under the Moon as Unova's representative and expressed surprise that Diantha, rather than Korrina, represented Kalos.
• Yong recognized Diantha as a future Kalos Champion and judged her far stronger than Korrina.

President Charles Goodshow announced that the Elite Four Invitational would pit regional teams against each other in six-on-six battles, with the champion choosing a prize from the Pokémon League’s central vault. The contestants left the meeting fired up for the competition, which was set to begin with a public drawing of lots the next day.

• President Charles Goodshow welcomed the guests, including Lillie, Kiawe, and Lana, and thanked them for attending the invitational.
• President Charles Goodshow explained that contestants would compete in regional teams, with opponents determined by drawing lots and battles fought one-on-one in six-on-six matches.
• President Charles Goodshow announced that the champion would earn Pokémon World Championships points and choose any item from the Pokémon League’s central vault.
• Yong and the other contestants were excited by the chance to win a rare treasure, and their determination to become champion grew.
• President Charles Goodshow scheduled the competition to begin the next day with a public drawing of lots and urged the contestants to battle honorably.